Past Dean’s Columns

February 2019
Dean’s Column

Recently, I’ve been thinking about the in-between moments of life. These are usually considered unimportant transitions during which nothing happens, as we aren’t completing a task or discovering a new insight. Yet, one moment is really no more important than the next. Living in the present lets us value the process of life as well as the products (all we accomplish in our day).  This is hard for me personally because I get a lot more strokes for what I do than for who I am. Yet, I...
February 2016Multi-Taskers

February 2016
Multi-Taskers

Some of you may have seen this picture; it’s made the rounds on Facebook again in recent months. While some of these things may not apply to you specifically, I think we can all agree that we could also come up with a few more of these! I know I could add a few:...

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January 2016Time to Breathe

January 2016
Time to Breathe

We've all taken a deep breath, I'm sure, as we've finished our December madness and put away all the Advent and Christmas music for another year.  And we have a short time to breathe before a very early Lent begins this year!  Enjoy taking deep breaths this month,...

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December 2015December challenge

December 2015
December challenge

As we all face collectively hundreds of rehearsals, services and concerts in the coming week, I ask you all to consider adding one quick thing to your to-do list.  Invite a non-AGO friend or a non-active AGO friend to come with you to the Epiphany party on January 3. ...

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November 2015Spring Cleaning Continues!

November 2015
Spring Cleaning Continues!

After responses from many of you correcting outdated or missing information (thank you!), we’ve just posted the new and improved chapter directory! Find it at the following link: https://teal-ostrich-479748.hostingersite.com/for-members/member-directory/ or in the...

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October 2015A Message from the Sub-Dean

October 2015
A Message from the Sub-Dean

North Shore Chapter members are invited to recommend students to play on Sat., Nov. 7, at the Getting Off On the Right Foot Master Class Maggie Kemper is teaching.  The event will take place at Presbyterian Homes’ Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson, Evanston, IL. Young...

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September 2015A New Season Begins!

September 2015
A New Season Begins!

The following is the Mission Statement found on the national website of the American Guild of Organists: The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. To achieve this, we: Encourage excellence in the performance of...

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